Q1: What does “Artist in Residence” mean?
“Artist in Residence (AIR)” is a program to support the creative activities of artists in Japan and overseas by providing opportunities for them to stay and work outside their countries or regions for a certain period of time. With growing interest in AIR in Japan in the early 1990s, an increasing number of local governments and art-related NPOs have been working on AIR programs.
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Q2: How did the Artist in Residence programs come about?
It is said that the origin of AIR dates back to 1666, when the French Academy granted the prestigious Rome Prize to excellent artists and sent them to Rome to hone their artistic abilities and skills.
Q3: Where can I see archives or catalogs prepared by AIR organizations and institutions?
You can find archives and catalogs by AIR organizations and institutions on the AIR_J website. For more detailed contents, please visit the Japan Foundation Information Center Library.
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